Schimmy

Looking to lower my AWD. What options do I have?
I'm interested in lowering springs or coilovers. I'm looking for a nice drop that is not too low for daily driving.
Anyone have any pictures of their car with lowering springs? Also for coilovers, what is recommended and how is the ride compared to stock? I'm not looking for a stiff race suspension.

Thanks!

bigblack06

iTrader: (20)

There are plenty of options out there for a GS AWD you might want to do a search, BC. RS-R, Tanabe just to name a few.

This was on coilovers


This was on lowering springs.

jonathancl

Here's mine: AWD on Tanabes:



Swifts seem popular as well, not quite as low. And here is one on RSR Downs.

peasodos

iTrader: (1)

Looks like the stock ride height for the RWD GS

Schimmy

What is a good lowering spring for 20' wheel to give about 1 or less finger gap? And would that be daily driveable?

highrev6

UDel

I see you have a Luxury model, are the Tanabes equipped with Variable Assist, if I lowered my AWD I was thinking of RWD Luxury or possibly F Sport shocks although I am not sure if F Sport would be compatible with lux because some say the Variable assist settings/tuning are different on the Luxury and F sport. If I do lower it I would probably be just fine with the RWD Lux height and not really need to go lower.

jonathancl

Tanabes are just springs, used stock shocks.

jonathancl

This is stock rwd:

Meraki Autoworks

iTrader: (8)

Hey,

We can do the RSR down for the AWD!

Lets do it, contact us for pricing!

-Josh

dphu626

it looks like it's about to lift off... I never realized it was so high...

Schimmy

That still looks a bit too high for me. Looking for a bit more drop.

peasodos

iTrader: (1)

Get the RS-R Super Downs if it's not low enough for you. In my opinion the Tanabe looks the best with an even fender gap all the way around the wheel and not much sacrifice in ride quality.

Also the lower the drop/stiffer the springs the more wear/stress it will put on the stock shocks, so expect a shorter life expectancy.

dphu626

RS-R downs drops 1.0-1.2in in the front, 1.2-1.4in in the rear.
http://www.rs-r.com/product/lexus-gs...-springs-2013/

RS-R super downs drops 1.8-2.0 front, 2.4-2.6 rear
http://www.rs-r.com/product/lexus-gs...-springs-2013/

Tanabe NF210 1.3 front, 1.5 rear
http://www.tanabe-usa.com/nf210.asp?id=2

HontoKuro

I'm also looking at doing the same on my '15 AWD but noticed on Tanabe site they don't make springs for 2015/AWD models only up to 2013 is that correct? Does that mean I have to look at RS-R as my only option?